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A Year In Math: The Best of 2023 Mathematics
Quanta Magazine recounts the best and the brightest of 2023’s studies in the field of mathematics.
Does the Speed of Light Ever Change?
The slowing down of light in a material is due to the interaction of the light wave with…
P vs. NP
The “P vs. NP” problem revolves around the complexity of computational problems; whether P equals NP has far-reaching…
Bending Light (And All of Its Intricacies)
The video involves the concept of refraction, where light slows down as it enters a medium like glass,…
All About the “Prisoner’s Dilemma”
The “Prisoner’s Dilemma” is a concept in game theory that has applications in various real-world scenarios, from international…
All About the Math Behind the “Catan” Board Game
The placement of properties and the probability of generating resources based on dice rolls are key factors in…
Why OpenAI developing an artificial intelligence that’s good at maths is such a big deal
Daboost / Shutterstock Tom Oliver, University of Westminster With the recent sacking and swift rehiring of Sam Altman…
Mathematical Model Reveals Cellular Flows in Chick Embryos
At a Glance One of the fundamental questions in biology is how cells organize themselves to form complex…
Springs and Prisms Are Apparently Related
You’d think that a prism and a spring wouldn’t have much in common, but a thread traverses through…
This Math Exam Question Baffled Everyone
Years ago, students across the United States were confused about a particular question in that year’s SATs, and…